Grab It and Refine It in an Instant

Although her legs were still trembling slightly and she could barely support her body, she still endured it, picked up the folded black pantyhose, bent down and slowly put them on her long, slender legs.

Everything was so orderly and well-organized.

They say that habit becomes second nature, Lina seems to have already gotten used to this kind of life and has accepted it calmly.

Although there was a hint of despair in her words, after all, she couldn't compete with magic, nor could she win in close combat; what other options did she have?

Unless USNA allows her to abandon the mission and return home immediately.

But that's obviously impossible.

However, after it was all over, she could still stubbornly utter a curse at the person behind her back.

"A perverted, filthy scumbag! An incorrigible bastard!"

"You really don't learn your lesson, Lina."

"Hmph, so what if we don't learn our lesson? It's not like you'll let me off the hook."

As she spoke, Lina gathered her long hair, took a deep breath, and once again returned to her usual excellent exchange student demeanor.

However, the next second, a large hand suddenly pressed down on her shoulder, causing her delicate body to tremble.

"What can I do? I'll just teach you a little lesson, of course!"

"You're here again?!" Lina exclaimed in surprise.

"Hmm, I do have a bit of a temper."

"You scum, you wait! One day I'll kill you... Ugh!?"

I don't know how much time passed.

The door to an empty classroom was finally opened.

Yotsuba Mahiro and Angelina walked out together, but for some reason, Lina kept burping.

"Damn it, how am I supposed to eat lunch now?!"

"Is it my fault?"

Mahiro spread his hands innocently and said, "It's all because Miss Lina, you never learn your lesson, you had to curse me at the end."

"You did such a filthy and obscene thing to me, and you won't even let me vent my anger?!"

"Yeah, I just helped you satisfy your craving for words, didn't I?"

"You bastard! Shut up!"

The urge to kill someone was impossible to hide in his eyes.

But that's all she can do.

You can't win an argument with them, and you can't win a fight with them.

Faced with Mahiro words, Lina could only grit her teeth in extreme anger, then stomp her feet angrily and strode quickly toward the end of the corridor.

Immediately afterwards, Mahiro's voice came from behind.

"Hey, Lina ~ Do you remember what you wore when we first met? I thought it looked pretty good. When can you wear it again?"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Stop daydreaming!"

Mahiro made her wear that outfit, but she didn't know what to do.

It's nothing more than that kind of filthy and despicable thing again!

Student cafeteria.

"Ah, Mahiro!"

"Mahiro- kun! Over here~"

Honoka and Sayaka were the first to spot him, so they waved him over.

Apart from him and Lina, everyone else was already seated. Mahiro sat next to Sayaka as always, while Lina sat next to Honoka and Miyuki.

"So slow!"

Erika gave a slight retort, then looked him and Lina over and teased, "But speaking of which, Yotsuba Clan, you actually came here with Lina today, and you've been delayed for so long. Were you two having a secret rendezvous?"

"That's not a funny joke, Erika."

Miyuki stepped in to help, saying, "Although Mahiro -nii doesn't mind, Lina is an inviolable goddess in the hearts of many students. We can't just ruin Lina's reputation like that."

"Miyuki!"

Hearing this, Lina's face immediately turned red. "If we're talking about goddesses, aren't you the same?"

"Hehe, I'm not as popular as Lina."

Miyuki covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Seeing the two joking around, Mahiro smiled slightly and explained:

"Actually, I met my classmate Lina on the way. I noticed she wasn't feeling well, so I accompanied her to the infirmary and got some medicine, right?"

After he finished speaking, he smiled and looked at Lina, seeking her confirmation.

Lina forced a smile and said, "Yeah, just like Yotsuba Clan said."

Although he said that, he was internally ranting and raving.

She was being toyed with by this heartless bastard every day, but in the end, she had to cover for him.

This is absolutely outrageous and inhumane!

"Oh, what a coincidence! But speaking of which, it seems like you two have been getting quite close lately."

Erika astutely noticed this.

Or rather, it wasn't just her; others discovered it as well.

Recently, Mahiro and Lina have Mahiro a little closer together, and the chances of them traveling together have increased significantly.

Moreover, after revealing Lina's true identity last time, they noticed that Mahiro seemed to have stopped making any further moves; everything was just a peaceful daily routine, and nothing happened.

However, they didn't really care.

After all, it would be best if nothing happened, and they didn't want to one day run into classmates they had finally become friends with.

However, seeing his flawless statement, Erika clicked her tongue in exasperation, then turned her gaze to Sayaka and teased her:

"Hey Xiangxiang, your boyfriend's getting so close to that pretty first-year girl, aren't you jealous? Be careful Lina doesn't steal your boyfriend away~"

"Ellie!"

"Chiba Clan -kun!"

Sayaka and Lina spoke at the same time.

Mahiro chimed in immediately, "Erika, you're not right about that. You joke about me all the time, so we're pretty close, aren't we? Do you see Sayaka getting jealous?"

"I'm different."

"What's different? Don't Erika think you're a pretty girl? I remember in the first-year beauty rankings, you were also near the top, Erika. You were second before, but after Lina arrived, you dropped to third..."

"Ah--I know, I know I was wrong! Please be magnanimous and don't say any more!"

Erika interrupted him with a loud, angry scream.

She was puzzled; why could she never gain any advantage over Mahiro?

"Hehe, fine, don't say it then, why are you shouting so loudly... Okay, okay, I won't say it anymore."

Under Erika's death stare, he promptly shut his mouth.

Then he took Sayaka's hand and whispered, "I will always love Sayaka deeply."

"Yes, me too, Mahiro." Sayaka, her face immediately flushing with shyness.

"Sigh, in the end I got another mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection)." Erika sighed helplessly, resting her chin on her hand.

"I'm so envious..." Honoka whispered.

"Yes, it is indeed enviable..."

Miyuki nodded, her gaze subtly revealing a different emotion.

Lina noticed that it seemed that all the girls present had some connection with Yotsuba Mahiro.

What a heartless, philandering bastard...

After that, their table also began their meal.

However, after finishing the meal, Mizuki, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly pushed up her glasses and said:

"By the way... have you heard the rumors circulating at school lately?"

"Ah, Mizuki, you mean that one, right?"

Erika, who loves gossip and following rumors, knows everything that's going on at school.

"You mean that place where people supposedly heard some strange noises in the hallway after school, right?"

"!"

"Yeah, you know, it's said that at dusk, a whimpering sound, like crying, comes from an empty classroom. Do you think that means... the school is haunted?"

Mizuki pushed up her glasses, revealing a rare serious expression.

"!!" Lina's delicate body trembled slightly again, and her thighs involuntarily tensed up.

"Lina? Are you alright?" Honoka noticed that something was wrong with Lina; she seemed a little nervous.

"Ah... no, actually... I don't like these kinds of ghost stories, they're a little scary..."

Lina quickly waved her hand and explained.

It's more than just fear.

The sobbing was coming from when she covered her mouth. She never expected that someone would hear her. Wasn't that bastard supposed to be able to use a soundproof barrier?!

If she gets found out, she'll be too ashamed to live anymore!

The Thirteen Apostles have been reduced to something like a super-sized cup...

Thinking of this, Lina Mahiro glared at Mahiro sitting opposite her.

But as it turned out, that Yotsuba Mahiro remained completely calm and composed.

How could they be so calm?!

"Hey Mizuki, how can you be so sure that was a ghost? Maybe it was just a stray cat calling when it's in heat?"

It was Mahiro who spoke, but Lina's face also flushed slightly for a moment.

"Hmm... that makes sense, but I've heard it sounds more like human sobbing... and that's what old books always say."

"Well, animals can imitate human voices, like mynahs and parrots. But if you insist that those are the sounds of ghosts and monsters, why don't you go and see for yourself?"

"Great idea! Let's do it after school today!"

Erika became excited upon hearing Mahiro's suggestion.

When it comes to catching ghosts or something, she's wide awake!

"Oh, by the way, I'll also call Miki; he's the best at ancient Spirit Magic."

"I'll help too!" Mizuki encouraged herself.

Others also eagerly joined in.

Even the usually calm and elegant Miyuki plans to participate.

"Are you crazy?!"

Seeing their enthusiasm, and knowing that Mahiro made the suggestion, Lina blurted it out without thinking, only to immediately feel embarrassed.

All eyes were on her.